The most popular varieties of the AB series and their photos
Every collector has types that are the most popular. And the violet grower is no exception.
Polar bear
The flowers of this species are large and voluminous. They resemble balls in shape. The color of the petals is white, and the flowers themselves are densely double. Leaves are medium green, slightly wavy at the edges, quilted. Plant sizes are standard. It was withdrawn in 2015.
Bohemia
This indoor flower became available to Russian flower growers in 2015. The color of the flowers is similar to a fragrant ripe cherry - it is burgundy-black. Dark green foxes have sharp tips. This sore blooms from all sides, the flowers form a dense ball, resembling a hat.
We recommend watching a video about the Bohemia violet:
Kishmish
This variety of violets will allow you to grow large flowers that resemble stars in shape. The petals are dark crimson, their edge is white, corrugated. The rosette is compact, has medium green toothed leaves that are slightly wavy. The variety was bred in 2015.
Coral Castle
The variety shows semi-double and double flowers. They look like anyutki with corrugated brown edging. Their color is coral-crimson. The leaves are green, wavy and oval. The size of the bush is standard.
Crimean Cherry
Anyutki are distinguished by corrugated petals. The flowers are terry type, have a maroon color. The leaves are dark green. They have an oval shape and a pointed tip. Leaves are slightly wavy. The sizes are standard.
We recommend watching a video about a violet variety "Crimean Cherry":
Terry Petunia
The flowers of this plant resemble roses, white petals, and at the edges there is a corrugated edging of dark cherry color. This is a small standard with a compact socket. It has medium green wavy leaves. The variety was bred in 2015.
Mexican Tushkan
The branches are large, their color is ash pink. They resemble stars in shape. Has a dark crimson edging. The edges are wavy. Leaves are dark green, wavy. Compact socket. The variety was bred in 2015.
We recommend watching a video about a violet variety "Mexican Tushkan":
Mimosa
Mimosa is a semi-double flower whose shape resembles a star. The flowers are semi-double, have a wide corrugated green edge and a crimson edging. Quilted leaves, medium green. The variety is standard, was obtained in 2016.
Natasha Rostova
Flowers are terry type, large in size. They have wavy edges. The flower resembles stars in shape. The color of the petals is white, and they are framed by a crimson edging. Leaves are medium green, serrated. This variety was bred in 2015
Plush
The stars are large, semi-double. Their color is purple-violet, and the edging is dark purple. The texture of the foliage is such that it visually and to the touch resembles a plush. They are dark green in color, pointed at the edges and quilted. The standard variety was bred in 2015.
The Snow Queen
White stars of large size and semi-double type. They are distinguished by a corrugated purple edge, and its eye is blue fantasy. Leaves are medium green, serrated and slightly wavy. The plant was bred in 2016.
Furor
Differs in huge and semi-double stars. Their color is white, and the edges are wavy. Fcusia imprints are scattered over the petals. The leaves are quilted, serrated, medium green.
Tango
The plant forms large double-type stars. The color of the petals is dark cherry. The socket is medium green, flat. The leaves are green, wide, there is a slight velvety on the outer surface.
Gypsy Wedding
These are semi-double babies, which are distinguished by a bright red spot located in the center of the flower. corrugated and green edging. The foliage is also wavy and dark green in color.
To ensure long-term flowering, it is important to regularly use complex mineral fertilizers.
Mysterious forest
Differs in huge and semi-double stars. Their color is white, and the edges are wavy. Fcusia imprints are scattered over the petals. The leaves are quilted, serrated, medium green.
Bomb
This variety was bred in 2016. Its flowers are huge and pink. They can be simple and semi-double. They resemble bells in shape. The edging of the petals is white. The rosette contains black and green quilted leaves. Plant sizes are standard.
Absolom
The variety was bred in 2016. Differs in large double white stars. They have wavy purple edges. The braid is wide and green. Present on the upper petals... Quilted medium green leaves are formed on the outlet.
We recommend watching a video about a violet variety "Absolem":
Peculiarities
The white violet is a herbaceous houseplant that is characterized by the absence of a central stem, short stature, and longevity. The leaves of the flower have a dense structure; in the process of growth, they form into a basal rosette. The main feature of violet leaves is considered to be a pointed oblong shape, as for the color, it can be either dark or light green. In some species of white violets, the leaves have a spotted pattern, such a flower is also called saintpaulia.
Indoor violets differ in shape and flowering period, while their color can be either monochromatic snow-white or patterned with a border or speck. If the plant is well cared for, it will “thank” with long flowering, which often lasts up to 10 months. At the end of flowering, a fruit is formed on the violet in the form of a box filled with small seeds. They are quite suitable for sowing for two years. As a rule, violets of this type begin to bloom in the spring, at this time the first single oval-shaped buds bloom on them, consisting of five petals.
The white beauty usually has a height of 15 to 40 cm, it all depends on the varietal characteristics of the plant. Violets have a special structure of the root system - their roots are woody and thick. The stems of the flower are slightly shortened, they grow slowly, so the leaves are tightly packed to each other, forming a lush rosette. The root system includes not only the greenery itself, but also the flower stalks of the culture.
Flowers, leaves and stems of the plant have medicinal properties, they are considered good antiseptics and help with kidney diseases, colds and problems with the gastrointestinal tract. This is due to the fact that the violet, during its growth, accumulates many useful substances, such as vitamin C, rutin, salicylic acid and carotene. In addition, glycosides are also present in the composition of its greens, which are necessary for the human body. Before using this flower for medicinal purposes, you need to consult a doctor, since it also has a number of contraindications.
To date, many gardeners grow the white violet at home, this is due to its simple cultivation. In addition, there are also varieties of snow-white flowers that grow in parks, gardens and forests.
In order for an indoor culture to develop and bloom successfully, it is important to take into account the main characteristics regarding the description of the species, and when growing, perform the following actions
- Creation of the correct shape of the rosettes. The flower will take on a gorgeous look if it is periodically turned clockwise towards the sun.
- Formation of compact size. The bush must be pruned as it grows; for this, the lower foliage is removed. The result is a beautiful mini-bouquet, decorated with several rows of green leaves.
- Rejuvenation and reproduction of the old bush. When the stem of the flower is too long, it should be cut off. Thus, it will be possible to get new young foliage. To rejuvenate white violets, transplanting is also used, using a part of the rhizome with several leaves.
- Adding a bright hue to flowers. Of course, the white color is considered delicate, but if you regularly water the saintpaulia with a solution prepared on the basis of potassium permanganate, you can get an unusual color.
Retro varieties of violets
By an unspoken rule, all varieties of foreign selection obtained in the last century are quite conditionally referred to as retro varieties.
IMPORTANT! Domestic varietal violets are classified as retro if they were bred before 1990. Starting from this border, for inexplicable reasons, violets acquire a decorative look different from retro varieties and a modern perception .. In the Soviet Union, saintpaulia first appeared in Leningrad - in the Botanical Garden belonging to the State University
Brought there the first specimens of violets and began to create new varieties, its director D.M. Zalessky. The breeding developments of this specialist belong to the magnificent varieties "Blue Danube" and "Light and Shadow"
In the Soviet Union, saintpaulia first appeared in Leningrad, in the Botanical Gardens belonging to the State University. Brought there the first specimens of violets and began to create new varieties, its director D.M. Zalessky. The breeding developments of this specialist belong to the magnificent varieties "Blue Danube" and "Light and Shadow".
Boris Mikhailovich Makuni, who devoted forty years of his life to delicate violets and created more than 300 varieties of them, is unconditionally recognized as a coryphaeus in the domestic selection of Saintpaulias. In order not to share the selection line of the Makuni spouses (Boris Mikhailovich worked on varieties together with his wife Tatyana Nikolaevna), who created new Saintpaulias until 2002, all their varieties are considered a retro category.
Boris and Tatiana Makuni.
Simultaneously with the Master, many domestic breeding enthusiasts worked on the decorative type of violets. All their varieties, created from the late 60s to 19990 and preserved in the collections of florists, belong to retro violets.
The reasons for this name
In Soviet times, only amateur flower growers obsessed with their hobby were engaged in the selection of Saintpaulias. They did not know how to keep records and describe the varieties obtained, did not think about creating catalogs and classifiers.
In this regard, many developments have disappeared without a trace, and the varieties have been preserved in minimal quantities. It is for this reason that their violets are classified as a retro group.
ATTENTION! In addition, all antiques, household items and adornments that rarely appear in the daily bustle and carry some historical or material value fall under the term "retro". This category also includes varieties of violets from the selection of the last century.
